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Hawaii Social Statistics

NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school320,842100.0Nursery school, preschool17,9095.6Kindergarten16,6975.2Elementary school (grades 1-8)136,31842.5High…

Hawaii Area Codes

Area codes Selected cities808Entire stateSource: North American Numbering Plan Administration. Web: www.nanpa.com . To find phone numbers, area code information, and area code maps, see our White…

Hawaii: Temperature Extremes

MonthMaximum°FYearPlaceMinimum°FYearPlaceJan.931963Pahala, Hawaii141961Haleakala Summit, MauiFeb.941994Kahoolawe161981Mauna Kea, HawaiiMarch951934Honokaa, Hawaii181981Mauna Kea,…

Bills Stamped with Hawaii

The Question: During World War II the U.S. used $1 bills that were stamped with the word "Hawaii" on them. Could you explain a little about them and maybe something about…

Statehood Day: Hawaii

The third Friday of August by Liz Olson Statehood Day in Hawaii commemorates Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state of the United States. Hawaii was annexed by the United States in…

Haleakala Observatories

(Encyclopedia) Haleakala ObservatoriesHaleakala Observatorieshäˌlāäˌkäläˈ [key], astronomical facilities located on the summit of Haleakala volcano, 10,023 ft (3,055 m), in Haleakala National Park,…

Pele, Hawaiian goddess

(Encyclopedia) PelePelepāˈlā [key], Hawaiian goddess of the volcano. Her traditional home is Halemaumau, the fiery pit crater within the Kilauea caldera on the island of Hawaii.

Punchbowl

(Encyclopedia) Punchbowl, hill, 500 ft (152 m) high, in the city of Honolulu, SE Oahu island, Hawaii. In the bowllike extinct volcanic crater at the summit (reached by a scenic drive) is the National…

Waianae Mountains

(Encyclopedia) Waianae MountainsWaianae Mountainswīänäˈā [key], volcanic range, along SW side of Oahu island, Hawaii. It rises to Mt. Kaala (4,025 ft/1,227 m), the highest point on the island.